What Evidence Do Some Psychologists Cite to Support the Idea

question 199

Multiple Choice

What evidence do some psychologists cite to support the idea that humans have a few "basic" emotions such as joy, sadness, anger, fear, surprise, and disgust?

• A) Each of these experiences depends on the activity of a different neurotransmitter in the brain.
• B) People with various genetic abnormalities experience all of the emotions except one, and different mutations delete different emotions.
• C) Each emotion develops rather suddenly at a different age in human development.
• D) People throughout the world can recognize facial expressions corresponding to those experiences.

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Definitions:

Heuristic

A problem-solving approach that employs a practical method or various shortcuts to produce solutions that may not be perfect but are sufficient for the immediate goals.

Divergent

Thinking or a thought process that generates creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions, contrasting with convergent thinking.

Subgoals

Intermediate objectives set as part of a strategy to achieve a larger goal, helping to organize efforts and measure progress.

Working Backwards

Working backwards is a problem-solving strategy that involves starting with the conclusion or desired outcome and then deducing the steps needed to reach that outcome.